On our last night in Seattle, I made it a point to check out Taku Seattle by Top Chef finalist, Chef Shota Nakajima. Shota was one of my favorite Top Chef season 18 - Portland. So I couldn't miss a chance to try his signature restaurant. It's too bad that it didn't live up to the hype. … [Read more...] about Review: Taku Seattle by Chef Shota Nakajima
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Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
During our Labor Day PNW Adventure, we were fortunate enough to score a table at one of the hottest restaurants in Seattle - TOMO Seattle. Here, Chef-Owner Brady Ishiwata Williams and his team fuse Japanese cuisine with local ingredients and Hispanic influences. … [Read more...] about Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
Inventive Cakes at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
While I'll always love Dahlia Bakery, we skipped visiting them this time around to check out someplace that's new to us - Deep Sea Sugar and Salt. This hole-in-the-wall bakery specializes in a seasonal selection of inventive cake flavors, selling them whole, by the slice, and as cupcakes. … [Read more...] about Inventive Cakes at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
Hyatt Regency Seattle Review
In my introductory post, I mentioned that I had booked three hotels for this trip. The first of these ended up being the Hyatt Regency Seattle - a newer hotel near the convention center. And, to me, it was quite a nice hotel. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Regency Seattle Review
Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Our second trip of the year ended up being our Labor Day 2022 PNW adventure. This wasn't a planned trip, but it came up when our niece needed help moving into her dorm. Only, she changed her mind just before departure, causing me to pivot the trip into a fast and furious five-night adventure in Seattle and Portland. … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
As I said in my intro post, my recent visit to Seattle was to complete my grandfather's aviation adventures there. So, revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle was a priority, as he had never been there. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
Well, this isn't an announcement I was expecting. Though, my surprise has more to do with the particular routes coming online. So, let's talk about Hawaiian adding additional West Coast flights. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service
The Partial Government Shutdown's effects are spreading. And, now, Alaska Air delays the start of Paine Field service because of it. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018, or as we say in the islands, Mele Kalikimaka! … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018